By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
A Hays woman is accused of pepper-spraying a bouncer after being removed from Chuck’s, 507 W. Seventh St.
Hays Deputy Police Chief Tim Greenwood said 33-year-old Ashley Danielle Lewis was arrested on alleged charges of battery, criminal trespass and interference with law enforcement.
Greenwood said officers were dispatched at 1:38 a.m. on Aug. 3 to a disturbance at the bar, where they found Lewis already detained. Fort Hays State University Police were also on the scene.
Greenwood said the investigation determined Lewis had thrown a drink on the floor inside the bar, prompting staff to ask her to leave.
Lewis allegedly refused to leave and was escorted outside by a 35-year-old male bouncer. Greenwood said she then returned and pepper-sprayed the Hays man who removed her.
Once officers arrived, Greenwood said Lewis allegedly resisted arrest before being booked into the Ellis County Jail.
A subsequent search led to more alleged charges, including possession of an opiate and possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.